Question

A moving body possesses _________ energy.

Answer 1

1. Mechanical energy is the energy possessed by a body due to its position and motion.
2. Mechanical energy is further divided into two parts; potential energy and kinetic energy.
3. The energy possessed by a body due to its position is called potential energy.
4. The energy possessed by a body due to its motion is called kinetic energy.

Thus, a moving body possesses kinetic energy.